NY Bridal fashion week has been exciting as usual to see which trends made the cut this season. Aside from Vera Wangs black collection, the majority of the gowns shown were all white and ivory. In previous seasons most designers included a few colored gowns, specifically shades of blush, champagne and gold but these colors were at a bare minimum this year. All the designers made big U-turn towards more traditonal bridal gown colors. 3D floral embellishments are a continuing trend from the previous seasons… I'm starting think the floral theme has been slightly overdone, I doubt I'll miss it once its gone.
The newest trends that emerged from the fall 2012 collections are as follows;
[1] Slits- Of all the things you expect to see on a wedding gown, a daring sexy front or side slit is not one of them. Well not until now. Monique Lhuillier stood out for incorporating this feature in several of the gowns in her new collection and she was not alone, designers such as Ines Di Santo, Reem Acra and Theia also showed gowns with slits down the front.
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| Monique Lhuillier |
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| Ines Di Santo |
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| Monique Lhuillier |
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| Theia |
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| Monique Lhuillier |
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| Reem Acra |
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| Monique Lhuillier |
[2] Intricate beaded bodice- Beading on the bodice is nothing new in the bridal world, but the gowns in the new collections feature complex and unusual bead patterns that are eye-catchingly artist and stylish.
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| Lazaro |
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| Reem Acra |
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| Lazaro |
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| Kenneth Pool |
[4] Sheer sleeves and bodice- In previous seasons we’ve seen illusion necklines, sheer strapless bodice and sheer cap sleeves, but this season there has been an increase in sheer & lace short sleeves that come all the way down to the elbow as well as sheer long sleeves.
Ann Bowen
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| Monique Lhuillier |
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| Maggie Sottero |
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| Junko Yoshioka |
[3] Tiered skirts- This is also a continuing trend, but this season the tiers are more exaggerated than ever, with more and more designers featuring many variations of this style. My favorites are the asymmetrical tiers.
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| Kenneth Pool |
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| Christos |
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| Badgley Mischka |
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| Anna-Maier-Ulla Maija |
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| Reem Acra |
[5] Hi-low hemlines- This modern reincarnation of a 1980s trend looks best when paired with raw edged layers of fabric to create a more subtle look. Anna Maier-Ulla Maija, Monique Lhuillier and Pnina Tornai really did this hemline justice in their 2012 collections
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| Monique Lhuillier |
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Anna Maier-Ulla Maija
Pnina Tornai
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| Oscar De La Renta |
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| Oscar De La Renta |
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| Claire Pettibone |
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Claire Pettibone
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xoxo
These are all fabulous dresses. However, I would rather not look like I am on my way to the prom on my wedding day....just saying.
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